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pref·er·ence (pref′ər əns)
noun
- a preferring or being preferred; greater liking
- the right, power, or opportunity of prior choice or claim
- something preferred; one's first choice
- a giving of priority or advantage to one person, country, etc. over others, as in payment of debts or granting of credit
- such priority or advantage
Etymology: MFr préférence < ML praeferentia < L praeferens, prp. of praeferre, to prefer
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